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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
A FATAL FALL.
A Van Pitches from II Thirds story
window.
IspecInl telecrnm 10 thc Dlspntch.l

lNpecldl teleEfhu 10 Tue Dl3patcu.l
SrfF0LE, Va, May lS.-Mr. G. W.
'pratiey. Of Ilichsford, Va, who was stop
rinL temporarily at the Commerclal Hotel,
~ tbs place. fell from the third story %
that building about II O'Clock last night
HIS Lack. one leg. and an arm were broken,
and the lower part OF his body was
uaralyZcd. He never regained conscious
ness after the fall, and died Of his injuries
about > O'Clock this afternoon. II is sup
posed that be was a somnambulist, or that
be- was attempting TO open the blinds to
admit fresh air, when he fell from the win
dow.
1Ge Conservatives OF Suffolk held pub
lie meeting last night and nominated the
ioIiowing.named gentlemen for council.
pen: l.. +. Whaly. Burwell Riddlck, ID.
&. IlarIel. Henry Jones. John b. Ileinncr,
and w. b. Wood. No nomination was
made for mayor, for which position Their
are several independent aSpirants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
The Striking shoem akers.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.1

10y IIIVEI HpI % IIb DI'pdVlU.I
HAvEEmLL, Mass, May Is There is no
change 10 note in the situation of the shoe
manufacturers lockout. At a meeting Of
the manufacturers last night a committee
YVES appointed TO confer with the knights
Of Labor committee in relation to calling
for the mediation OF the State Board OF Ar
bitration. The Kni ghts of Labor commit
tee did not desire this method OF settle
mtnt, and appointed committee'tO report
new proposition 10 the manufacturers
committee, which may lead to a speedy set
Element OF the present troubles. a private
meeting OF the manufacturers committee
was held this morning, the result Of which
has not yet been diVulged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, May fs.-Flour quiet and steady.
Wheat lower; No. rod. cash. Shc. BID ;
June, siAc. July. SikaslSc' Core wesk
cash, $50 May, GK bid; juno, SIC. Oats
SIsy W Sasn ss a, sos Provisions duh
and heavy. Pork-0ld new, fi4; now, $3.50
Lard, ss45as6 80. Dry-salt meats (boxedl-
SHOULDERS, $3.50; long-clear. Ei2H; clear
ribs, f7.2eaE.e5; short-clear, NAH. Bacon
Observation-Disclosures, s6l2Na@25; long-clesr.
s7.s5as 95; clear-rib. f7.s7Has7.e5; short-clsar,
ssl0a.s %. Hams steady at sli.s5ssiA
CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, May IS-Flour strong. Wheat
in good demand; No. 2 red. S5a6hc. Corn
easier; No. mixod. 4lai2Hc. Oats scarce ana
firm No. mixed, Bic. Pork duh and nomi-
nal at $3.50. Lard easier at s6.1. Bulk-msas
In light demand; shortribs. E.lsh. Bacon
easter; short-ribs. s.; short-cear, SaT&.
Whiskey quiet at si.O0 Hogs steady.
WILMINGTON.
WuSrSeros, n. c., May is-Turpentine
hrm ~ 32Sc. Resin firm; strained, SIC.
good, eOc. Tar firm at n.l7h. Crude turpen-
line 1Im: hard. sl.s0: yeuow-dip, 81; virgin,
1870.
louisville, May lS-Cotton firm. Grain
cuiet. Whoat-No rcd, Sc. Corn-No.
mixed, a3l5nI5c. Oats No. 2, 3ic. Provisions
SEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.
NEW YORK. May 1S-Cotton-Net receipts
81 balcs; gross receipts, 2,N7 bales. Futures
closed steady: sales. 81, 700 bales: May. tlO.sla
sI0S5: june. SIC. s7a3i0sS; July fl0.s9ssl0.9o:
August: $40 9layl092; September, sI054aSl055;
October. sl00lafi0 05: November, f9.gasg.yi:
Dec bor. So s9as9.00; January. s9.9ias9.95;
February, tl0.O1ssl0s2; March, si0.OSaSi0O9.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
REPORTED for the Dispaich.l
MAY lS-Market auet and steady, with de-
maLG for strictly primo goods Primo. SKA
9s.c fancy. DC. common, 2aSc. shelled, case.
factory hand-pirked, 3AaiAc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

who allege that they are greatly disturbed
by the noise and disorder created by the
salvation Army and the large crowd that
enihers al The tent every night.
Mr.. Bey. T. Crump appeared as counsel
for the citizens. Mr.. Edgar Allan repre-
senfed Captain Brysnt
The case was continued until SATURDAY. TO
allow the defence time 10 have witnesses
summoned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Broke His Neck.
Especial telegram to the Dispat,

I'VV'III Io-' , aIII % IIIo I7I'VF1'H'I
DANYILLE, VA, May 1S.-Last night Jo-
scph ". Watkins fell through an open
halchwIy from the second story OF the
Flag warehouse. in South Boston, t. The
astmeni, breaking his neck, from wht'h
death resulted immediately. He was thr
brother Of Henry b. Watkins. OF the Ar.
iiueion Hotel, this city, and only twenty
three years Of ace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
HARDENED LIVER.

Five years ago broke down with kidney AMI
liver complaint and rheumatism.
since then have been unable 20 be about ~
all My liver became hard like wood my
limbs were pulled up and filled with water.
All the best physicians agreed that nothing
could cure me. lresolyed 20 Try Hop Bitters; J
have used seven bottles; tho hardness has al
gone from my liver, the swelling ffom my
imbs and IL has worked a miracle In my cass
Otherwise would have been now In my grave.
J. W. MoRsf.
BU6aio. October I, 1884.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

IL. SELDOM TAYLOR, 81 p. NJ, stock-brick
dwelling at the intersection Of Governor
and Capitol streets.
j. THOMPSON BROWN & CO, p. NJ, bust
ness property corner Main and Seventh
streets.
SUTTON 3 CO., ~ p. NJ, three framed tone
ments on n street between Twenty-ninth
and Thiriieth streets.
jams b. ELAN, 81 p NJ, West-Rnd lots on
streets.
JOHN l. GRUBBS, Q p. NJ, valuable lot, with
framed dwelling thereon, on Duval between
fonshee ana First streets.
Gtok9E W. MAYO, ION A. H., furniture, SC. I;
ii A. NJ, buggies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
| WRITE THIS

Token OF the great appreciation have Of
your
- Bitters. was afiilcted
With innammatory rheumatism w
For nearly
Seven years, and no medicine seemed 70 40
me bny
GoOdlll
Until tried two bottles OF your Hop Bittsrs,
aud ~ my surprise am as we'll to-day as ever
was ! hope
"You may have abundant success"
In this great and
Valuable medicine:
Any one wishing 70 know moro about
my cureT
Can learn by addressing me, T. "
Williams, ii03 Sixteenth street. Washington,
DC. my ip.1h(w1, Sa&fuSv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Janausehek Meets with a Serious
Accident.
by telegraph TO the Dispatch.I

NEWPORT, II. l., May 1T.-Madame jan
auscbek, after her performance here last
night, and while visiting one of the MEM
bers Of her company in the Perry House,
ZEN down flight Of fourteen stairs. break
ing one Of the bones OF her right forearm
and badly bTulsing her whole body. The
accident will cause the abandonment OF her
engagements for the rest Of the season.
Madame Janauschek viii he obliged to re.
main indoors for a long time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
O'BrIen's Canadian Invasion.

TT VI 0I IN % tIIU ID IuITIIsI
TORONTO, MAY lS.-While walking on
The streets with party OF friends tonight
Alr. O'I}ricn was Gcrcey attacked by a
gayg Of OrangemCu. NOlleys OF stones,
broken bottles, and other missiles were
buried at the party. and j. VI. Wall was
stuck on the head and Knocked senseless.
0'Brien finally took refuge ma bicycle
store, which was then sayagely attacked by
the rioters. O'Brien, however, escaped
and reached the hotel in safety.
This incurslon Of the Irish agitator seem.
10 have changed the whole face Of Cana.
dian politics, and, it Is thought. will have an
important bearing on the future Of partie.
and policies in the Dominion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
RrOun'S ROdy fouuR.

The body Of James Brown. one OF the
colOred men drowned in the river near the
mouth OF Gilie's creek Monday morning.
was found at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
by a colOred man named George Winston
not lar from where he sunk. 40 inquest
was held. The body was taken By friends
to Drewry'S Bluff for. burial. Deceased
was twenty. three years old, unmarried, and
lived al DreWly's Bluff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Southern Troops En Route for
Warrington.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.

NEW ORLEANS. May IS.-The Louisiana
Rifles left this morning for Washington to
attend the national drill and encampmeut.
A large party OF excursionists accompanied
them. The San Antonio Rifles passed
through this city to-day en- route for WASH
Ington. IL IS understood that the Lomax
Rifles, Of Mobile, and the Vicksburg South
rops leave their respective homes to-day
for the same destination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

T0P'VIaI V7IVBTaIH 70 EHo DIspaIch.J
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 1S.-In the
county election Yesterday for superlntend.
cnt Of schools the Republican candidate,
William Fielder, was elected by 300 ma
jority. In this city the Democratic candi-
dates for school commissioners were elected
by small majorities. The proposition to
issue bonds for the building OF new
courthouse and Jail was defeated, although
the present buildings are disgrace to any
community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
DEMOvAL! REMOvALi

have removed my ONCE TO 1903 Main street
Opposite Planters National Bsnk). where am
conduct the REAL ESTATE BUSINESS In AN
its branches respectfully invite that same
liberal patronage which for 80 many years at
tended mo at i0i6 Main street, to follow mo 70
my new quarters FURMAS TUPPER,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
my 5-diw&tlh&Su6t 1908 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
DEDICATION.

THE DEDICATION OF THE
Il YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA-
lion BUILDING will occur ON THURSDAY
EVENING, May 10, 1897, at $50 O'Clock. Tick
cts of admission can DO obtained by members
OF the association at the rooms, corner Fourth
and Franklin, II application Is made before
Thursday noon. Any tickets remaining after
that time will be distributed to tho general
public. H. VI. CLARKE
my l7-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Captain Bryans Before Court

Captain II. Il. Bryant, officer In charge OF
the salvation Army, was before the Police
Court yesterday morning upon a summons
10 show cause why he should not be fined
for creating nuisance on Cary street be.
tween Pine and Laurel streets. The sum
Rods was issued by the Police Justice upon
complaint OF citizens living Ia that locality,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

MAY iS-Market auet and steady, with de-
maLG for strictly primo goods. Prime. SKA
?l.C fancy. &c. common, case. shelled, 2a5c. I;
factory hand-pirked, 3AaiAc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
The Norfolk and western Road.

NEW YORK, MAY lS.-A director of the
Norfolk and Western railroad states that
besides S2,500,000 OF bonds sold OF 90 to
the Philadelphia syndicate TO pay for the
Clinch-yallsy extension there will he an
issue Of s4,000,O00 in preferred stock,
which will be offered 10 stockholders at 52l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
DEATHS.

LORAM.-Died. on the 18th, at his residence,
100 south Fifth street, WILLIAM L0RAM.
The funeral will take place from st. Peters
Cathedral at 1:SD p. NJ. TO-DAY. The remains
will be taken TO Petersburg ON the 2;4s train. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
DIR. White on the Eve.

Or. Joseph a. White will deliver lee
ture at Cathedral IIsll al O'Clock tonight
under the auspices OF the McGil Catholic
Union. His subject will be the "Eye."
Olen to the public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Hampton Norma school.

by telegraph to thc Dispstch.l
FcBT Monroe, Va, May lS.-Ex.Presi.
dent Hayes, Senator COlqutt. Of Georgia,
President Gilman. Of the Johns Hopkins
University. and number Of other promi-
rmt educators, have arrived here to attend
The closing exercises OF the Hampton Nor
Mll school tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
klIe EniulPd.

Yesterday afternoon one Of the white fe.
males employed at Yarbrough's tobacco
factory tainted. The city ambulance was
summoned and she was taken to her home
on Seventeenth street between Leigh aud
.Neuablp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
The BOYCOTT Case.

The bills OF exceptions not having been
completed, the motion in arrest OF iudg.
ment in The boycott case was not taken no
in the Hastings Court yesterday. IL will
be aTgued Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
REMOVALS.

RICHMOND. May 7, 1887.
pEMOVAL.-HAVING DISPOSED
Il u or my interest In the livery business and
purchased all the interest In the UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS Of the late firm Of VIII
liam II. Sutherland & sons, have removed
my rooms and residence 70 I'll EAST MAIN
STREET, opposite old stand, where can DO
found day and night Telephone No. 6i3.
my l2-lm j. /. SUTHERLAND
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
The Florida Deadlock Ended.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, May lS.-In the JOINT
Democratic senatorial caucus tonight Pasco
was nominated on the first ballot by vote
Of 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
MARRIAGES.

KNOX-UPSHAw-Mar at " Riveredge, y
Tuesday, May II, 1857. by Rev. X. $. Nelson,
WILLIAM r. KNOX TO ANNIE W.. daughter
OF Mrs. V. ID. Upshaw both Of Charles City
county, Va No cards. d2tsw2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
sALEaNEPORTKD TO SECRETARY,
rLOrR
COTTON REPORT

We quote Fine. g.. 5Oas27 IS: saperine, So 75a
s&2j; extra. 81 50as3.75; family. iaS459; patent
family, country, A.75ai5.25
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Amendments.
nv teIegrapb 10 the DIspatch I

WASHINGTON, May ls.--The following
appointments have been made In the Gen.
eral Land Office: John Mason. OF Virginia,
ard Arthur Grabowski, OF Georgia, timber
depredations agents,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
MISSIONARY MEETING.

There was an enthusiastic meeting OF the
Diocese Missionary Society tonight, lasting
10 late hour. DR.. u. Powers made an in.
teresting report, stating that $4,000 was
raised last year by the society and tifty-one
missionaries were assisted. Addresses were
made by Rev. Messrs. Gray, Logan, String
fellow, Mr.. Joseph Bryan, and Thomas
Potts, and others. The meeting was closed
at about 10 O'Clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
PERSONAL NOTES.

Among the visiting clergy on the floor on
Wednesday were the Right Rev. George w.
Peterkin, Of West Virginia; Rev. William
Walker. Of Ohio; Rev. j. b. Perry, and
Reys. w. NJ. and Nelson =. Dame, and
others.
Among the lay deleea.os are Captain t..
Taylor Scott, Of FauquIer; Colonel Walter
II. Taylor, OF Norfolk; Colonel Henry NJ
FloUrnoy, Secretary OF the state; ClptIin
David Meade, and Colonel William Nelson,
Of Hanover
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

DIC-NICS AND BOATING. -
4 YOUNGS POND. Hermitage road from
west Leigh street Fine Grounds. Pavilion
lighted for parties at night Good Boats plenty
Of ice; no intrudsrs Apply on premises or
10 W. Y. hORDECAI, city post-oflice.
my 7-eodim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
Ex.Govermor Smith Dead.

Especial telegram 70 tho Dspatch.l
WaHRENrON, Va, May 1S.-EX.Govcr-
ror Wtlism smith died at hi, home at $40
this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
EXCURSION GROUNDS.
ASHLAND PfRK.

EIGHTEEN MILES FROM RICHMOND,
Oh the Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad, having boon Improved and renovated,
Offers unusual attractions TO PICNIC and EX-
CUkSION PARTIES.
LARGE OAK GROVE, TWO PONDS FOR
BOATING AND FISHING.
Abundance OF puro water from springs aud
wells.
CR0QUET GROUNDS AND FINE PAVILION.
Trains chartered TO picnic parties at low
ratios Apply TO &. A. TAYLOR,
General Ticket Agent Richmond, Frsdericks-
burg and Potomac railroad.
nv 1-Tu T'h.kSu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
DICHMOND, FREDERICKS-
BURG AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
REDUCED RATES TO WASHINGTON.
NATIONAL DRILL.

Round-trip tickets will be sold May 18th 10
2ith at si.s5 each, good to return until Juno 81
inclusive. Apply at CAREERS, 1000 cast Main
street, or at Byrd-stroet station.
c. A. TAYLOR,
my l58t General Ticket Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
NIIHNUNI
OFFERINGS.

RICHMOND, My i, IooI
OFFERINGS.
NHEAr.--3-0 bushels
CoBN.-9,OOO bushels white; 1000 bushels
mixed.
UATs.-S00 bushels mixed.
sALEAREPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHFkT.-370 bushels good to very good Short
berry at - TO So.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

Instructions. Mr.. Williams, state scere.
i.Ty. followed.
Rev. DR.. Dspfes. Of Baltimore. made n
short address, and after sIrgipg the dox.
sloey the beuedicbon was pronounced by
pr ""udii, and pleased congregation de-
parted,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

EIRST EXCURSION TO WASH
Il INGTON SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY 2sTH,
for " hitMonday. TWO DAYS. Train leaves
Eliza station at 10 o'clock Z. NJ. returning,
leaves Washington Monday evening. April 30th.
ate o'clock. Round trip, a.. Tickets good only
on excursion train.
Ap2l,2i, 1871 ,2l,26,2S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
uARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. MAY Is, 1851.

ARRIVED.
Schooner Ed. Iameyer. Beal, Rockiand UiG
City oinL, lime, r. Wendenberg.
Schooner NJ. +. Rockhill, Anderson, George
town. coal. $. II. HAYES.
Schooner NJ. X. Rowley. ROvley, hennebec,
ice. Richmond lee Company.
Schooner Mary G.. Collins, SOmers, kennobec,
ice. Richmond Ice Company
Schooner William l.. Lee, Surran, Kennebec,
ice, Warner Moore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19

COTTON REPORT
Market nominal.
QUOTATIONS..
Coon MIDDLNG.-l0 0-l6c.
fIDDLIEG. 10 5-lGc.
low NIDDLIRG. % i3-i6c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
[ tho Stock HOErl:

WEDNESDAY, May Is, 1887.
SAIEs-FiRsT BOAED.-l.0O0 North Cerolna
= 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-19
MILITARY NOTICES.
AN USEMENGS.

MOZART ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
At the request OF a large number OF citiksns
the opera Of 1.-THE MIkADO." "a performed
before the Richmond Mozart Association on the
The public on
THURSDAY EVENING, i9ru IssrAsr,
al $40 O'Clock.
General admission, 80 cents. Reserved seats
may bo secured at Ramos Music Store without
extra charge, commencing on WEDNESDAY
MORNING, 18Th instant. at \ o'clock.
Members Of the Mozart Association are NOT
entitled 70 admittance 10 this performance GA
their membership cards. myisA
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-06
BreCe I'm.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you are fidgety, nervous, and generally out
of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up,
but not with stimulants, spring medicines,
or hitters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave you in a
worse condition than before. What You
want is an alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give
renewed health and strength. Such a
medicine you will find in Electric Bitters,
and only so cents a bottle at Logan & Co.'s
Drug Store.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-06
VIII.

ON the 18th the directors and their legal
a~tTl>ors we; for the reading OF the report
with closed doors. These were the terms
M which the commissioners related ther re-
suits Of their inquiry:
Private and Confidential.
We have the honor to inform our direc-
tors That We arrived in Venice on Decem-
b'r e, l-~0. On the same day We proceeded
u the palace inhabited by Lord MOntbarry
~ the time OF his last illness and death.
We were received with all possible
courtesy by Lady Montbarry's brother,
baron Rivar. My sister was her husbands
only attendant throughout his illness,
Tie baron informed Us. She is over
"Helmed by grief and fatigue-or she
would have been here TO receive You per
SonaIly. What are your wishes, gentle
men, and what can l do for you, in her
ladyShip's place.
In accordance with our instructions,
Ne answered that the death and burial OF
Lord MOntbarry abroad made it desirable
70 obtain more complete information re-
'a'lng to his illness and to the circumstan-
'eS which had attended it than could be
,onyeyed in writing. We explained that
0he law provided for the lapse of a certain
interval Of time before the payment OF the
sum assured, aud we expressed q wish to
conduct the inquiry with the NEST respect
'uI consideration for her ladyship's feelings,
ana Tor the convenience Of any other men,
OeIs OF the family inhabiting the house
10 this the baron replied, I am the
only member of the family living here, and
land the palace are entirely at your dis
PoSaI.' From first to last we found this
gentleman perfectly straightforward and
most amiably willing to assist rs.
with the One exception Of her lady
suip S room, we went over the whole OF the
palace the same day. It is a immense
pace, only partially furnished. The inst
UoOI and part of the second floor were the
me portions of it that had been inhabited
Sy Lord Montbarry and the members OF
cue houstSOld. We raw the bed chamber
I! one extremity Of the palace, in which
us iordship died, and the small room COM
Hunleating with it, which he used as .
seuuy. Next to this was a large apart
usnt or hall, the doors Of which he habit
uAuy kept locked, his object being-as We
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burst of courage had already worn itself
out. The bold words she had determined
to speak were living words still in her
mind, but they died on her lips.
There wasa moment of silence. Lady
Montbarry looked round again at the
speeches. stranger. Are you deaf" she
asked. There was another pause. Lady
Montbarry quietly looked back again at
the screen, and put another question. do
you want money!"
Money!" That one word reused the
sinking spirit of the courier's wife. She
recovered her courage; she found her
voice. Look at me, my lady, if you
please" she said. with a sudden outbreak
of audacity.
Lady Montbarry looked round for the
third time. The fatal words passed Mrs.
Ferrari's lips.
81 come, my lady, to acknowledge the
receipt Of the money sent to Ferrari's
widow"
Lady Montbarry's glittering black eyes
rested with steady attention on the woman
who had addressed her in those terms. Not
the faintest expression of confusion or
oAA@4N AO SNSu q AhOIhChI~Ay AutbC VI VI
terest stirred the deadly stiffness Of her
face. She reposed as quietly, she held the
screen as composedly as ever, The test
had been tried, and had irretrievably, ut
terly failed.
There was another silence. Lady Mont
barry considered with herself. The smile
that came slowly and went away sudden
ly-the smile ut Once so sad and so cruel
showed itsely on her thin lips. She lifted
her screen, and pointed with it to a seat at
the further end of the room. BE so good
as TO take that chair" she said.
Helpless under her first bewildering
sense of failure-not knowing what to say
or what to next-Mrs. Ferrari mechanical.
ly obeyed. Lady MOntbarry, rising on the
sofa for the first time, watched her with
u~ndisguished scrutiny as she crossed the
room-then sank back into a reclining po-
sitiOn once more. mo" she said to her
self quietly, " 1.-THE woman walks steadily;
she is not intOxicated-the only other pos
sibility is that she may be mad"
She had spoken loud enough to be heard
StuDg by the insult, Mrs. Ferrari instantly
answered her: II am no more drunk or
mad than Won areD